Day 4 — Cercy Trial: Wyoming Crime Lab Analyst Outlines DNA ResearchDay 4 — Cercy Trial: Wyoming Crime Lab Analyst Outlines DNA Research The trial resumes at the Townsend Justice Center, 115 N. Center St., at 8:30 a.m. Friday.Tom MortonTom Morton
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of First Wyoming Man Exonerated by DNAJudge Dismisses Lawsuit of First Wyoming Man Exonerated by DNASkavdahl pointed out a case can't be re-litigated once judged on its merits.Associated PressAssociated Press
Man Freed by DNA Evidence in Rape Suing City of CheyenneMan Freed by DNA Evidence in Rape Suing City of CheyenneLike many states, Wyoming doesn't have a law requiring exonerated prisoners to be compensated. Associated PressAssociated Press
Intrusion Suspect Charged Intrusion Suspect Charged A man accused of breaking into college dorms in New Jersey and groping young women as they slept has been linked by DNA to a similar incident at The University of Wyoming.Sara TeterSara Teter
Bill to Compensate Exonerated Inmates DiesBill to Compensate Exonerated Inmates DiesA bill spelling out how Wyoming could compensate people who served time in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence has died in the Legislature.Associated PressAssociated Press
Exonerated Man Faces New Hurdle From State LegislatureExonerated Man Faces New Hurdle From State LegislatureNew legislation says that individuals exonerated based on DNA evidence have to return to court to prove their innocence in return for compensation.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Legislature Defeats “Katie’s Law” LegislationWyoming Legislature Defeats “Katie’s Law” LegislationThe Wyoming Senate has shot down a bill that would have required DNA testing of people charged with a felony.Associated PressAssociated Press
Committee Narrows “Katie’s Law” DNA Testing BillCommittee Narrows “Katie’s Law” DNA Testing BillA Wyoming legislative committee has scaled back a proposal to require people accused of charges of serious crimes to provide DNA samples.Associated PressAssociated Press
Charges Dropped in 24 Year Old Rape CaseCharges Dropped in 24 Year Old Rape CaseLaramie County DA dismisses all charges in 24 year old rape case. Amy RichardsAmy Richards
Committee Supports Inmate Exoneration BillsCommittee Supports Inmate Exoneration BillsA Wyoming legislative committee has endorsed two bills that could help state convicts who say they're innocent of the crimes that sent them to prison.Associated PressAssociated Press